Courts Responsible For Crime
In a critical editorial stance the piece argues that American court procedure and laws drive high murder rates. It cites Harry K. Thaw to claim insanity pleas misjudge responsibility and calls for reform to deter crime and restore public confidence. It criticizes the legal profession for delays and for creating a system that tolerates criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Thaw
White
Chicago
American Criminal Court
Mr. Crowe
Legal Fraternity
America
Disguising Religion and a Bishop's Heresy Fight
Bishop Wm. M. Brown, found guilty of heresy by a Protestant Episcopal court, offers to quit and burn his books if bishops uphold seven propositions from the Book of Common Prayer and creeds. He doubts a majority will. The piece critiques judges punishing disbelief and calls for humility and tolerance in religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Brown
Protestant Episcopal Church
Texas voters weigh who will govern with Ma Ferguson
The piece argues the question is who will be real governor if Ma Ferguson wins and predicts a compromise. It says Ma will be governor while Jim, her husband, believes he will be, noting Jim resigned under fire in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ma” Ferguson
Jim
Yesterday's Events and Birthdays Across 1865 to Today
A scattered retrospective notes past events from 1865 to today including Fort Madison attack, Berlin temple dedication, Brussels fair opening, and 19th century figures. Birthdays listed include Tobias Norris and Chauncey Brewster with brief biographical anchors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Boston
Fort Madison
Iowa
Auguste Comte
Fort Wagner
Charleston
Berlin
Brussels
David H Waite
Colorado
Wisconsin
Prince of Wales
London
Canada
Newte
Virginia
Cape Hatteras
Tobias Crawford Norris
Manitoba
Brompton
Oni
Rheims Falls to Germons. Continental Congress Tour Open
Ten years after Rheims fell to Germons Philadelphia marks the 150th anniversary of the First Continental Congress meeting in 1774. John W. Davis plans a West tour after leaving for campaign speeches. Atlantic City carnival finale features Bathers Revue with contestants from across the continent. Charles Bomar’s 1907 Three-I streak is noted for 22 games with 20 wins and 2 ties as he pitched up to three times weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheims
Germons
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
New York State Department of the American Legion
Alexandra Bay
Thousand Islands
Jonn W. Davis
Omaha
Texas State
Republican Executive Committee
Dallas
Miriam Ferguson
Atlantic City
America
Charles Bomar
Decatur
Bomar
Victorina
The Way of the World by Grove Patterson
A fragmentary column discusses kindness as popular behavior and social pressures. It cites jealousy, courtesy as a universal language, and the impact of criticism on personal growth, noting fashion and social norms in Paris and general human nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Patterson
Abe Martin on education and ambition in Argos
Abe Martin notes that critics call grandstanders, yet many fail to pass exams like the one for Argos Indiana postmaster, revealing the difficulty of reaching the front without solid schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feiler
Argos
Fair offers purses for horse racing and local club formed
The county fair lists 2750 in purses for horse racing and a slate of fast entries. A fire at Elyria Lumber Co damaged 500 604 shingle bundles. The SchoooIe opened with 1224 pupils, 262 in high school. A golf club was formed at 4ime in Washington avenue rear residence. Names include Helen Bowen Ethel Burrows Edna Prentiss Ruta Boa Mrs Charles Cushing Max Stavens Williams Starr Faxon R Reefy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoi Pu
W. A el
Washington Avenue
Helen Bowen
Ethel Burrows
Edna Prentiss
Ruta Boa
Charles Cushing
Max Geo Stavens
Herman Erastey Willams
Starr Faxon
R. Reefy
British Duke Grosvenor’s Matrimonial Trials At Court
The second Duke of Westminster, Britain's wealthy poet Richard Arthur Grosvenor, faces matrimonial troubles aired in London courts. He holds about 6,900 acres in London plus large English estates. Born 1879, he pursued a military career including service in the South African War as aide to Lord Roberts. His current Duchess is his second wife after divorcing his first wife in 1919 and remarrying Mrs. Violet Mary Geraldine Rowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Arthur Grosvenor
Duke of
Westminister
London
Britain
England
Grosvenors
Hugh Lupus
William the Conqueror
Charles II
Thomas Grosvenor
Lord Roberts
Col
William Cornwallis-West
Violet Mary Geraldine Rowley
Harbord argues armament not cause of war and warns on alliances
Major General James G Harbord urged in urgic remarks that American armament for defense should not threaten peace. He warned Russia Germany and Japan could form hostile coalitions and noted a German Russian Japanese alliance would endanger global stability. He said armaments deter only when adequate and warned of international insecurity from arms races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Harbord
Staf
Urgic
Harbord
Russia
Germany
Japan
Gen. Harbord
Ape
Rhine
China Sea
League of Nations
Property transfer for Lots 111 128 141 in Cleveland Beach
Percie G Hills transfers to Mathias Benedict et al three parcels in Cleveland Beach Sheffield Lake valued at 1590 dollars with deed details listing lots 111 128 and 141.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percie G. Hills
Mathias Benedict
Cleveland Beach
Sheffield Lake
Kid McCoy Loses Title Bout to Sharkey in 1899
In 1899 Tom Sharkey defeats Kid McCoy by knockout in ten rounds ending McCoy’s bid at the heavyweight crown, marking his first real defeat after years of lighterweight fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid” McCoy
Tom Sharkey
The Way of It by John Vance Cheney Poem
A reflective poem explores recurring affection and deceit, warning a young maid about alluring promises. The speaker notes repeated betrayal and death, concluding that the pattern continues year after year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vance Cheney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau
Second Street
Elyria
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
J. F. Burke
A C. Hudnutt
Elyria Postemics
Lorain
State of
A. E. Clayden, Inc
Dearborn Street
New York
Fifth Avenue
Chauncey B Brewster
Episcopal Binop
Connecticut
Windham
Conn
William B. McKinler
Illinois
Inter- Parliamentary Union
Petersburgh
Archduke Charles Stephen
Poland
Silesia
Jealon
Paris
Abe Martin Cemrigtl Denn DR Cru
Wilmot Printing Co
Masonic Temple
H.M. Andress & Son
Broad St
Gates W. McGarrah
Wall Street
Ine
J. P. Morgan & Co
McGarrah
Grain Corporation
United States Grain Corporation
Europe
Legion of Honor
Federal Reserve Board
New York Clearing House
Monroe
N. Y
New York City
Leather Manufacturers National Bank
American Brake Shoe and Foundry Co
Associated Dry Goods Corporation
The
Astor Safe Deposit Company
Batopilas Mining Company
Discount Corporation
the Mercantile Stores Corporation
Imperial Assurance Company
Inspiration Copper Company
Royal Indemnity Company
Union Oil Company
Greenwich Savings Bank
East Ave
Depot St
Liv
P.O
the Hygienic Ice Co
Mahoning
Lee Whitney & Co
Jordan
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